Maseno University Repository: Recent submissions
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An Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Communities in Lake Victoria, Kenya on Microcystin Toxicity
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022)Exposure to microcystin poses a potential health hazard to humans and other living organisms. This results from eutrophication and warrants an investigation into the problem of microcystin toxicity in Lake Victoria. This ... -
Design of a novel online, modular, flipped-classroom surgical curriculum for East, Central, and Southern Africa
(LWW, 2022)Objective: We describe a structured approach to developing a standardized curriculum for surgical trainees in East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA). Summary Background Data: Surgical education is essential to ... -
Effect of ridging and intercropping on sorghum productivity in arid and semi-arid lands of eastern Kenya
(African Crop Science Society, 2022)Soil moisture deficit is a key constraint to sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) productivity in arid and semi arid lands globally. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ridging and sorghum bean intercropping ... -
Effectiveness of targeted antenatal family planning information provision on early postpartum family planning uptake in Kisumu county: Study protocol for a Simple Randomized …
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2022)Overlooking the contraceptive needs of postpartum women constitutes missed opportunities in health system. Inter-birth interval of at least three years can prevent poor maternal, perinatal and neonatal outcomes and afford ... -
Data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry in severe rheumatic heart disease (RHD) identifies a proteomic signature showing ongoing inflammation and effectively classifying RHD cases
(BioMed Central, 2022)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major source of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. A deeper insight into the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying RHD could provide opportunities for drug repurposing, ... -
An Assessment of Electricity Wastage and Conservation Strategies Adopted By Selected Manufacturing Industries within ELDORET Municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Electricity is the most common and widely used type of energy globally because a large proportion of all the other types of energy are converted and distributed as electricity for endusers. In Kenya, electricity is the ... -
Assessment of the Levels of Micronutrients in Black Tea from Different Regions Of East Africa and Changes In their Levels Due to Agronomic Practices
(Maseno University, 2011)Inadequate supply of micronutrients causes human h~ealth complications and is a worldwide problem now referred to as hidden hunger. Beverages from Camellia sinensis are claimed to be the most widely consumed fluids after ... -
Mechanisms Responsible for Insecticide Resistance in Anopheles Gambiae S.L. Populations of AHERO, BUDALANGI and BUNGOMA in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)As malaria control interventions directed against Anopheles vectors through the distribution of insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) and application of indoor residual sprays (IRS) increase in sub-SaharanAfrica, it is crucial ... -
Comparative Annotation and Analysis of Protein-Coding DNA Sequences (CDS) Of Theileria Parva Marikebuni and Theileria Parva Muguga Genomes
(Maseno University, 2011)Theileriaparva Muguga genome was the first to be sequenced and published in this genus of great economic, veterinary and biological importance to livestock industry in East and Central Africa. The aim was to aid in ... -
Coordination Chemistry and Liquid-Liquid Extracnon of Zinc(Ii), Cadmium(Ii) and Lead(Ii) Cations With .. (Pyrazol-I-Ylmethyl)Pyridine Ligands
(Maseno University, 2011)Amongstthe countless man-made contaminants that infiltrate our water sources are heavy metals, usually as by-products of industrial processes. Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic. Metal contamination (e.g, Hg, ... -
Modeling Mechanistic-Empirical Road Design: The Case for Kenyan Roads
(Maseno University, 2011)Regular revision of road design manuals is a recommended practice in pavement management, and Kenya has recently completed a review of hers. The outcome of the process is an enhanced but empirical manual with rigid ... -
Assessment of the Floral Diversity along Disturbance Gradient in Kaya Muhaka Forest, Msambweni District
(Maseno University, 2011)Kaya Muhaka Forest in the Kenyan Coast is one of the remianng lowland forest patches belonging to Zanzibar-Inhambane vegetation mosaic of Eastern Africa, which are rich in \ endemic and threatened flora and fauna. Although ... -
Occurrence and Antimicrobial Profiles of Salmonella Sp in Fish (Oreochromis Niloticus) and Selected Fish-Ponds in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Salmonella, a gram-negative facultative rod shaped bacterium: '--'in the family Enterebacteriaceae, is found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. Salmonella causes salmonellosis, which manifests as two diseases ... -
Calculations for Mutations of Quivers with Potential'
(Maseno University, 2011)From the work of Derksen, Weyman and Zelevinsky in [4], we get the definition for mutation of a quiver with potential. Stern in [l~l describes . some families of quivers corresponding to quivers with potential that can be ... -
Toxicity and Mortality of Synergized Crude Essential Oil Extracts from Tagetes Minuta (L.) on Periplaneta Americana (Blattidae)
(Maseno University, 2011)Cockroaches are insects that belong to the order Blattodea, suborder Blattaria and family Blattidae. The species that is most common and wide spread in the world is Periplaneta americana(L.). They are increasing in number ... -
Plasmodium Falciparum Reticulocyte Parasitation in Children and adults With Uncomplicated Malaria: Association With Clinical, Parasitological and Haematological Outcomes in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Reticulocytosis is an imp~rtant previously unappreciated surrogate marker of recent Plasmodium Jalciparum reticulocyte parasitation. Evidence from studies in murine rand primate models show increased prevalence nf ... -
Match Analysis of HIV/AIDS Model With Reference to Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Epidemiology models are used to combine complex data from various sources in order to study equally complex outcomes. The first simple HIV/AIDS epidemic model was by Anderson in 1986. Since then a lot has been done in ... -
Effect of Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets (ITNs) On Multiplicity of Plasmodium Falciparum Infections in Children in Asembo Bay Area of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) have been shown to significantty reduce malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Individuals living in areas of high malaria transmission generally harbour multiple parasite strains, ... -
Phytochemical Investigation, Mineral Analysts and Propagation of Some Wild Lamiaceae used in Traditional Medicine in URIRI District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Plantshave been used for medicinal purposes by many societies across the world, hence in Kenya. In Uriri District, Kenya, the increased use of medicinal plants for traditional medicinehas led to over exploitation of tree ... -
Kinetic Studies of Malathion Dissipation Degradation in Lake Victoria Water in the Presence of Zeolite
(Maseno University, 2011)Malathion is an organophosphorus pesticide widely employed in controlling pests in agriculture, household, stored grains, greenhouse, forestry and public health. Malathion usually adsorbs on soilsand through surface ...